Merry Giftmas

“And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He
said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive”
(Acts 20:35).

Many around the world celebrate Christmas as a
religious holy day, though the origin and practice of it
is never mentioned nor endorsed in the Bible, for
Christmas is a man-made holiday.  But to many of us,
this time of year is a wonderful family holiday, full of
tradition and the joy and warmth of togetherness.  It
is also an excellent time to practice something we
should be doing year around: GIVING.  Though it is
always enjoyable to receive gifts (ask any child), it is
far more rewarding to give them – especially when
they are greatly appreciated.  The “Haves” always
need to help the “Have Nots;” as Paul said, “Let
them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready
to give, willing to share” (I Tim. 6:18).  Please be
generous to those in need, for this is truest reason
for the season.

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Looking for a Free Meal

“Jesus answered them and said, ‘Most assuredly, I
say to you, you seek Me, not because you saw the
signs, but because you ate of the loaves and were
filled.  Do not labor for the food which perishes, but
for the food which endures to everlasting life…”
(John 6:26-27).

Many churches fool themselves into believing that
the way to people’s hearts are through their
stomachs.  They think that if they offer free meals
that that will draw souls to Christ.  However the only
food that the apostles used to draw souls to Christ
was the gospel of Christ.  Paul said, “for the kingdom
of God is not food and drink, but righteousness and
peace and joy in the Holy Spirit” (Rom. 14:17).
Jesus Himself set the priority: “Man shall not live by
bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from
the mouth of God” (Matt. 4:4); and again, “Blessed
are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,
for they shall be filled” (5:6).  So then, if you are
hungry for spiritual things we invite you to come feast
with us.

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Wanted: More Fools

“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those
who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it
is the power of God” (1 Cor. 1:18).

Dictionaries reveal to us that there are different kinds
of fools in life: (1) a person lacking in judgment or
prudence; (2) a harmlessly deranged person, or one
lacking in common powers of understanding; (3) one
who is victimized or made to appear foolish.

There are those who believe in something so
strongly that they are willingly victimized and branded
as fools for their beliefs.  The same can certainly be
said of those of us who believe that the Word of God
is the final authority in life.  Consider this: many in the
world about us willingly promote, or at the least
endorse, sexual immorality – and Christians are
called fools and ignorant and intolerant for calling it
what God calls it: SIN.  But such is the state of the
worldly wise, “for the wisdom of this world is
foolishness to God…” (1 Cor. 3:19).  What this world
needs is more fools for Christ.  Will you be one?

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Turning Things Around

“Do I have any pleasure at all that the wicked should
die,” says the Lord God, “and not that he should turn
from his ways and live?” (Ezekiel 18:23).

It has been said that God is so loving that He would
not send anyone to Hell.  Whoever came up with that
idea obviously does not know God very well, for the
Bible is packed full of warnings for those who will be
lost in Hell if they do not repent.  Paul said of the
Lord, “in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who
do not know God, and on those who do not obey the
gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ. These shall be
punished with everlasting destruction from the
presence of the Lord and from the glory of His
power, when He comes in that Day” (2 Thss 1:8-10).
It is true that God is not willing that any should perish
(2 Pet. 3:9), but the point of that is that they come to
repentance.  For this reason God implores us,
saying, “For I have no pleasure in the death of one
who dies,” says the Lord God.  “Therefore turn and
live!” (Ezek. 18:32).  The choice is yours.

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Are You Good With Directions?

“I am the way, the truth, and the life.  No one comes
to the Father except through Me” (John 14:6).

Many in the religious world claim to be Christians, but
the question is, “are they?”  Jesus said that He is
“The Way,” for to obey Him is to do things His way.
He is the only avenue by which one can come to the
Father.  He also said that He is “The Truth,” for it is
impossible for God to lie (Titus 1:2; Heb. 6:18).
Therefore, whatever He tells us to do in order to be
saved we must do or we can never come to the
Father.  Additionally, Jesus said that He is “The Life,”
for only through obedience to the gospel can one be
free from spiritual death. “For the wages of sin is
death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ
Jesus our Lord” (Rom. 6:23).

The gospel of Christ is like a map: it is the only
means to guide you home, you can completely trust
it, and if you follow it exactly you will live.  Let me
encourage you to FOLLOW THE MAP!

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